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Merriam Webster is proud to announce the arrival of its most famous dictionary, now completely revised and updated. The features of the dictionary now include: 225,000 clear and precise definitions More than 40,000 word-use examples More than 7500 phrases and idions The Merriam Webster Collegiate is a great learning too: It features a comprehensive coverage of all fields of knowledge 165,000 entries with correct spellings and pronunciations More than 700 illustrations, tables and diagrams for at-a-glance information. This edition comes complete with the book and a free one year subscription to Merriam-WebsterCollegiate.com.

Highlighting Latin American Spanish, this dictionary features the unique Spanish of Central and South America. Over 80,000 words and phrases are provided for those at all levels of language skill, from travellers to business professionals.

An all new edition of the best-selling dictionary covering core
vocabulary of everyday life. New words added from a variety of
fields. More than 70.000 updated definitions. Includes pronunciations, word origins, synonym lists, and over 8,000
usage examples aid understanding. Over 50 Million Copies Sold!!